Within the Law
Synopsis
Mary Turner is a young shopgirl who is unjustly convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison. Upon her release, she does everything possible to make the man who wronged her to suffer, always taking care to stray no further than the extremes of the law allow.
Top Cast
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Alice Joyce
Mary Turner
Harry T. Morey
Joe Garson
Adele DeGarde
Aggie Lynch
Anders Randolf
Mr. Gilder
Walter McGrail
Dick Gilder
Bernard Siegel
Tom Dacey
Robert Gaillard
Dist. Atty, Demarest
Eugene O'Rourke
Insp. Burke
Billie Billings
Helen Morris
Grace Bunce
Sarah
Joseph Donohue
Det. Cassidy
Bernard Randall
English Eddie
Victor A. Stewart
Blanche Earle
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William P.S. Earle
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Mullin, Bayard Veiller
- Original Title
- Within the Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William P.S. Earle
Eugene Mullin, Bayard Veiller
Clark R. Nickerson
Viola Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
William P.S. Earle
Director
Clark R. Nickerson
Director of Photography
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Within the Law
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What is Within the Law about?
Mary Turner is a young shopgirl who is unjustly convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison. Upon her release, she does everything possible to make the man who wronged her to suffer, always taking care to stray no further than the extremes of the law allow.
Who directed Within the Law?
Within the Law was directed by William P.S. Earle.
Who stars in Within the Law?
The principal cast of Within the Law includes Alice Joyce, Harry T. Morey, Adele DeGarde, Anders Randolf, Walter McGrail.
When was Within the Law released and how long is it?
Within the Law was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.